AD 2000-18-03

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Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce plc RB211-524D4 Series Turbofan Engines

AD Number
2000-18-03
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Docket No. 2000-NE-23-AD
FR Citation
65 FR 54143

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
engine Rolls-Royce plc RB211-524D4 Series Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce plc RB211-524D4 Series Turbofan Engines

Unsafe Condition

Cracks in the cold stream nozzle assembly longitudinal flange could result in failure of the cold stream nozzle assembly, possible release of debris from the engine, and possible damage to airplane control surfaces.

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Required Actions

Inspect cold stream nozzle assemblies for cracks within 60 days or 100 cycles-in-service (CIS) after the effective date, and thereafter inspect each nozzle assembly for cracks within 1400 CIS since last inspection. Repair of cracked nozzle assemblies is optional as a terminating action.

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Compliance Time

Within 60 days or 100 cycles-in-service after the effective date, whichever is sooner.

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Affected Aircraft

Rolls-Royce plc models RB211-524D4-19, -524D4-B-19, -524D4-B-39, -524D4X-19, and -524D4X-B-19 turbofan engines with cold stream nozzle assembly Part Number (PN) LJ32826 installed.

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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026

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